Graebner Elementary, SAISD

Graebner Elementary, SAISD Graebner ES page Mr. With the doors of Graebner opening Mr. Graebner donated shrubs for landscaping the school grounds. Rebecca De leon, principal, Mrs.

History of Graebner Elementary

On January 5th, 1932, Graebner received it official name, Charles Graebner Elementary School #37, and opened its doors to 75 children (doubling this enrollment during the first year) and five teachers. Charles Graebner was a prominent San Antonio businessman of an old pioneer family, who had shown a lively interest in education and donated land for educational purposes to SAISD. In September of 1945, Graebner came of age and received it's first full time principal to the enrollment of 500+ children. Since 1945 to present date, seven principals have opened Graebner's doors to the children of the community. In 1982, Graebner's 50th anniversary year, the Griffin was chosen as the school's mascot. Within this time frame, Graebner Elementary has had many face-lifts. The latest bond enabled Graebner to receive a new wing, housing 16 classrooms and the school library. In addition, the cafeteria was expanded and a new gym built. A new Pre-Kinder wing was built to house 2 units for Pre-K 3 and 2 units of Pre-K 4. Graebner was a KEY Initiative School from 1997-2001. Dual Language is currently the standard model here at Graebner. Currently Graebner Elementary is under the direction of Mrs. Veronica Rodriguez and Mr. Ismael De Leon, assistant principals. Currently our enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is 625. Graebner is the largest elementary school in SAISD and larger than many middle schools in SAISD. Our school also prides itself on our daily attendance. Go Griffins!! Graebner Elementary belongs to the Burbank Cluster. Welcome to the home of the Mighty Griffins, the legendary creature of Greek mythology. At Graebner Elementary, our primary goal is to create an educational environment that teaches students to be personally responsible for their academic and behavioral successes in a school that emphasizes safety and security. This is accomplished by teachers, staff, and parents working together as a team to instill self-worth, self respect, and confidence in our students with the belief that hard work and good habits at home will produce a successful child. Teachers collaborate frequently to create, review, and implement strategies that move all students to read at grade level or above. We believe that excellent readers will be successful in all other academic areas which in the long term will lead to high school graduates that are ready for higher learning and to be contributing members of our community. At Graebner, we are committed to the Core Values of SAISD:

**Student Centered

**High expectations

**Commitment

**Passion

**Integrity

**Respect

**Teamwork.

Reminder…please donate a new or gently used teddy bear tomorrow to support our San Antonio ISD students and the Police D...
09/08/2026

Reminder…please donate a new or gently used teddy bear tomorrow to support our San Antonio ISD students and the Police Department, SAISD. Thank you!

Donate a new or gently used Teddy Bear!Dona un oso nuevo o usado en buen estado!
09/07/2026

Donate a new or gently used Teddy Bear!
Dona un oso nuevo o usado en buen estado!

Join us for the Graebner Open House ! Come visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher, ask any questions you have,...
09/07/2026

Join us for the Graebner Open House !
Come visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher, ask any questions you have, and learn more about Title I.

Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Photo Opportunity: Take a picture with your grandparent!
Spirit Shirts: School spirit shirts will be available for purchase. Cash only please.

¡Acompáñenos al evento de Puertas Abiertas ! Ven a visitar el salón de clases de tu estudiante, conoce a su maestro (a), haz todas tus preguntas y obtén información sobre Título.

Fecha: 10 de septiembre de 2026
Hora: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Oportunidad de Foto: ¡Tómate una foto con los abuelos!
Camisetas Escolares: Las camisetas de la escuela estarán disponibles para la compra.

Mark your calendars next week….Graebner Open House - Thursday, September 10th - 4:30pm until 6:00pm. Read post below for...
09/04/2026

Mark your calendars next week….Graebner Open House - Thursday, September 10th - 4:30pm until 6:00pm. Read post below for more information.

09/04/2026
Teddy Bear Day - Wednesday, September 9th - Donate a new or gently used teddy bear and bring to school on September 9th....
09/04/2026

Teddy Bear Day - Wednesday, September 9th - Donate a new or gently used teddy bear and bring to school on September 9th. Thank you for supporting the Police Department, SAISD.

09/03/2026
08/31/2026

8/30/26

Dear Families and Staff:

Campus administration visited our school this weekend to walk the facility and ensure we’re ready for school on Monday, Aug. 31. We will begin school at our regular time, and buses will run on established schedules. We will be ready to greet your child with breakfast in the morning.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Hernandez-Lopez
Graebner Principal💜💛

Estimadas familias y miembros del personal:

La administración de la escuela visitó nuestra escuela este fin de semana para recorrer las instalaciones y asegurarse de que estemos listos para el regreso a clases el lunes 31 de agosto. Las clases iniciarán en nuestro horario habitual y los autobuses operarán de acuerdo con los horarios establecidos. Estaremos listos para recibir a su hijos con el desayuno por la mañana.

Esperamos verlos mañana.

Atentamente,
La Señora Hernández-López
Directora de Graebner 💜💛

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08/31/2026

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530 Hoover Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78225

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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